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In Makati, the poor of Guatemala street know nothing of the city’s wealth

In Makati, the poor of Guatemala street know nothing of the city’s wealth

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
In Makati, the poor of Guatemala street know nothing of the city's wealth "We have heard that the Makati City fathers want to make Makati a premier city; we wish that it would do so without driving out the poor like us. We are people, too, and we are willing to do our share if only the government would help us a little instead of mostly ignoring us."

Groups launch missions to help flood victims in Luzon

Groups launch missions to help flood victims in Luzon

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"The government should allocate resources and funds needed for local disaster response systems to properly act. There should be consistent monitoring and updating of areas which are vulnerable to widespread flooding or flash floods (especially in low-lying areas or communities near large dams and rivers) and landslides (especially in geohazard zones and deforested areas)." – Kalikasan Party

Gabriela prepares final push for RH Bill in Congress

Gabriela prepares final push for RH Bill in Congress

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"The RH bill is about women's access to healthcare, the right to informed choice. This is not an issue of population control or a question of religion or faith. Lawmakers, as well as the rest of the Filipino people, should focus on the state of women and children’s 'un-health', and this should be the primary consideration when lawmakers cast their vote to end debates and interpellation on August 7.” – Rep. Luz Ilagan, Gabriela Women’s party

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